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Grassley demands answers on Medicare leak
Sen. Chuck Grassley said the acting director of the federal Medicare agency needs to hold someone accountable for a supposed leak of information that had an immediate impact on Wall Street last week.
Catholic bishop thanks people who filed contraception lawsuits
The Catholic archbishop in charge of promoting religious liberty expressed his "deep gratitude" to religious nonprofits and devout corporate owners who are challenging a mandate in President Obama's health care law that requires most employers to insure contraception.
Gay marriage prompts campaign finance question to FEC
Even with the Supreme Court set to rule on the Defense of Marriage Act in the near future, conflict between federal and state definitions of marriage is causing problems in relation to other laws, most recently in the campaign finance arena.
Reid blasts GOP over threatened filibuster on gun bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Monday blasted a growing group of Senate Republicans threatening to delay debate on gun-control legislation.
White House praises China, Russia on North Korea
The Obama administration Monday applauded efforts by China and Russia to discourage North Korea from its threats to conduct a missile launch or to commit other military provocations.
Surveyed seniors tell Congress not to mess with their benefits
America's foremost interest group for seniors asked voters aged 50 and older if they would support changes to how cost-of-living increases for Social Security benefits are calculated as a way to cut the deficit. The verdict was a resounding "no."
Hillary not the only Clinton woman pondering run for office
As her mother's political machine gears up for a potential 2016 presidential run, Chelsea Clinton says politics could be in her future, too.
Trump: Rodman 'seems to do a better job than anybody else' as North Korea envoy
Dennis Rodman faced a torrent of criticism after his bizarre trip to North Korea last month, but there's at least one person who thinks it was worthwhile.
Americans growing more concerned about global warming, poll says
After a steep decline during the darkest years of the Great Recession, Americans' fears about global warming are growing, a new poll finds.
Obama notes 19th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
President Obama on Sunday marked the 19th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda by saying the United States "grieves with the Rwandan people" who survived the killings.
Conn. Gov. Dannel Malloy: Public safety trumps loss of gun manufacturers
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who on Thursday signed some of the nation's most sweeping new gun-control laws, brushed aside concerns on Sunday that the Second Amendment crackdown could drive several longtime arms manufacturers from his state.
Two more Senate Democrats endorse gay marriage
Sens. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Joe Donnelly of Indiana said Friday that they support same-sex marriage — making them the latest in a long line of Democrats to recently come out in favor of gay marriage.
Czech Republic removes nuclear material with help from U.S., Russia
The United States, cooperating with international partners, has removed nuclear weapons-grade uranium from the Czech Republic, the 10th country to remove the nuclear material during President Obama's time in office.
Rep. Peter King attacks Sen. Marco Rubio for voting against Sandy funding
Rep. Peter King of New York on Friday cast Sen. Marco Rubio as a hypocrite for voting against the the Hurricane Sandy relief package and expressed disbelief that the Florida senator would then turn around and try to raise campaign money in the region.
Obama's budget preview draws attacks from both flanks
President Obama does not even formally unveil his proposed 2014 federal budget until next week, but the details of the blueprint being leaked early have both Republican leaders and Mr. Obama's liberal base fuming.
